Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

09/03/2026

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CAEPCon Session Spotlight: Show, Don’t Just Tell: Making Your EPP Evidence Irresistible to Reviewers

“We have the data, but we don't know how to show it.” If this phrase sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Many Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) struggle not with doing the work of continuous improvement but with presenting evidence in a way that documents the improvement and resonates with site reviewers. Join Tina Allen from Louisiana Tech University for this interactive session which will tackle that challenge head-on. We will dissect the difference between an adequate evidence package and an irresistible one. By focusing on clarity, alignment, and simplicity, you will learn how to guide site reviewers smoothly through your quality assurance system, making everyone’s job easier.

09/01/2026

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CAEPCon Session Spotlight:

Educator preparation programs recognize the need to prepare future teachers to use artificial intelligence (AI) effectively, yet many are still determining how to integrate AI across the curriculum without creating new courses or lengthy curriculum revisions.

This session with Amanda Zeller from the University of Tennessee Knoxville highlights how one EPP used existing curriculum maps, accreditation evidence, and AI-supported curriculum analysis to identify opportunities, gaps, and redundancies and intentionally embed AI competencies across coursework and clinical experiences. Participants will explore a practical approach to using AI as a curriculum improvement tool, from organizing artifacts and mapping standards to analyzing course content and strengthening program coherence. Attendees will leave with adaptable strategies and resources for integrating AI into existing programs, supporting faculty collaboration, and advancing continuous improvement regardless of institutional size or resources.

08/28/2026

Fall office hours begin September 2nd!

These informal, “come and go sessions”, allow you to join at your convenience to ask questions of CAEP staff and receive guidance on submitting the Self Study Report, Addendum, or Rejoinder. There is not a set agenda or training for these small group sessions, they are simply to answer questions and have the opportunity to meet directly with CAEP staff.

Zoom link for all sessions: https://caepnet.zoom.us/my/staff7

08/27/2026

CAEPCon Session Spotlight:

From Evidence to Improvement: Operationalizing CAEP Standard R4 Through a Sustained Impact Study

Join Todd McCardle of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) for this presentation, which highlights EKU’s strategic approach to meeting CAEP Standard R4 through a robust Impact Study. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative data sources, EKU assesses completer effectiveness, along with both completer and employer satisfaction.

Participate in this session and more by registering for CAEPCon today!

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08/27/2026

CAEPCon Session Spotlight: Success Stories from a Small Provider

Do small enrollment numbers, limited course offerings, and wearing multiple hats make meeting accreditation standards feel like an uphill climb? This session with Melissa Askren Edgehouse of the University of Mount Union explores how one small EPP transformed these challenges into opportunities. Attendees will leave with practical strategies and adaptable ideas that can be implemented in programs of any size.

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08/21/2026

The New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE) and the New Jersey Department of Education are hosting the 1st Annual New Jersey Conference for Educator Preparation, October 28, 2026. The theme for this year’s conference is Evidence-Based Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies and Literacies: Empowering Educators, Transforming Classrooms.

The call for proposals is open through September 4, 2026. Read more here:

SAVE THE DATEOctober 28, 2026 NJACTE and the New Jersey Department of Education are pleased to announce the 1st Annual New Jersey Conference for Educator Preparation scheduled for October 28, 2026. This year’s theme, Evidence-Based Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies and Literacies: Empowering Educat...

08/20/2026

FYI:

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) has made the decision to discontinue conducting Program Reviews with National Recognition. CAEP will not be opening any new shells for NCSS reviews, however, those reviews already underway or with response to conditions will continue with NCSS.

NCSS will continue to maintain its national standards for the preparation of social studies teachers but will no longer accept new program reviews for educator preparation providers.

For more information about the NCSS review process, please contact NCSS via their homepage:

The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to advocate and build capacity for high-quality social studies by providing leadership, services, and support to educators.

08/19/2026

CAEPCon Session Spotlight!

Don’t Let the Details Derail You: Common Post-FFR Logistics Challenges

Receiving the Formative Feedback Report (FFR) is an important milestone in the accreditation journey, but the work does not stop there. Participants will explore common post-FFR challenges, including managing timelines, coordinating responsibilities, organizing evidence, communicating with stakeholders, preparing for the site visit, and navigating required submissions. Through practical strategies and examples, participants will learn how to anticipate potential roadblocks, stay organized, and maintain momentum from FFR receipt through the final accreditation decision. The session emphasizes that attention to process details allows EPPs to focus on what matters most: demonstrating quality and continuous improvement.

Still need to register for CAEPCon? You can do so here: https://caepnet.org/event/2026-fall-caepcon/

08/14/2026

CAEPCon Session Spotlight: Preparing for the Site Visit

Join Tara McDaniel from Longwood University in Virginia as she discusses how the Longwood team created an efficient and organized approach for preparing for the site visit. McDaniel will share knowledge and experiences that will assist other small/medium institutions by providing a framework for ensuring a smooth and seamless visit - from creating the schedule and Zoom breakout sessions to preparing stakeholders for the interview.

In addition, McDaniel will provide suggestions and tips on how to seamlessly coordinate interview prep sessions for a variety of constituents - faculty, alumni, current students, mentor teachers, university supervisors, and community members.

Register for CAEPCon for this session and more here: https://caepnet.org/event/2026-fall-caepcon/

08/13/2026

The hotel discount for this fall's CAEPCon ends tomorrow, August 14th! If you haven't booked your hotel yet, now is the time to do it!

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